One Aggie at a Time: How Cedric Freeman Builds Belonging for Texas A&M Residents Through one of the nation’s only one-on-one case management services housed in residence life, Cedric Freeman fosters community for 11,000 Texas A&M students. By Nancy Kim, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Cedric Freeman simply claims fate brought him to Texas A&M. Wanting to be closer to his aging parents, he recalls mapping an eight-hour radius from his family home and discovering how … [Read more...] about One Aggie at a Time: How Cedric Freeman Builds Belonging for Texas A&M Residents
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Reigniting a Love for Music: Texas A&M Ensembles Offer a Musical Home Without Pressure

Reigniting a Love for Music: Texas A&M Ensembles Offer a Musical Home Without Pressure Forget what you knew in high school, the Department of Music Activities wants you to find your musical home in a band at Texas A&M — and it’s an entirely different experience. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs If you were in high school band, chances are what you think you know about band programs at Texas A&M might be wrong. As a member of a competitive band in … [Read more...] about Reigniting a Love for Music: Texas A&M Ensembles Offer a Musical Home Without Pressure
All Roads Lead Back to Texas A&M: Roland Block’s Story of Leaving Industry for Student Impact

All Roads Lead Back to Texas A&M: Roland Block’s Story of Leaving Industry for Student Impact Meet Roland Block ‘93, associate director of Engineering Career Services at Texas A&M, an Aggie who returned to his alma mater after a cross-country move and a visit to the Career Center. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs After his first visit to Texas A&M University, Roland Block immediately knew Aggieland was going to be the place for him. The friendly Texas “howdy” … [Read more...] about All Roads Lead Back to Texas A&M: Roland Block’s Story of Leaving Industry for Student Impact
Disability Resources Doubles Its Capacity to Serve Aggies Who Need Testing Accommodations

Disability Resources Doubles Its Capacity to Serve Aggies Who Need Testing Accommodations With a growing demand and overflowing testing spaces, the Office of the President’s 2024 Capacity Study report paved the way for the opening of the West Campus Testing Center and expansion of a much-needed service for Aggies. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs When you think about Texas A&M University, a few things might come to mind. Maybe it's college football, … [Read more...] about Disability Resources Doubles Its Capacity to Serve Aggies Who Need Testing Accommodations
Tips From a Sophomore

Tips From a Sophomore Fresh off her first year, Sophomore Class President Audri Poage shares what every Aggie wished they knew before their first year at Texas A&M. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs As a freshman gearing up for your first semester at Texas A&M, it can feel like the first-day jitters and that the world is your oyster wrapped up into one exciting package. You’re about to enter a brand new chapter and a completely transformative time in life – and … [Read more...] about Tips From a Sophomore
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